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Hollenback Course

Hollenback Golf Course

Wilkes Barre, PA, USA
Tylermaddock
Andrew Maddock
AndrewCimini
bradley
+3
9 holesPar 322,341 yds32.1/105

About this course

Hollenback, nestled in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, remains a testament to accessible, old-school golf where the spirit of the game thrives above all else. Carved from gently rolling, tree-lined terrain, the course offers a classic parkland experience. The layout, while not exceptionally long, emphasizes strategic shot placement and thoughtful course management, rewarding accuracy over sheer power. Expect a mix of doglegs and well-bunkered greens that subtly challenge players of all skill levels. Originally designed in 1925, the course bears the mark of an unknown architect, reflecting an era when functionality and playability were paramount. While Hollenback hasn't hosted any major professional events, its enduring appeal lies in its role as a community hub. It's the kind of place where generations have learned the game, and the echoes of friendly competition resonate through the fairways. The club boasts a loyal membership, drawn by its unpretentious atmosphere and commitment to affordable golf. A friendly rivalry simmers between weekend groups, and the 19th hole often witnesses lively debates over missed putts and strategic decisions. Hollenback is the local golf course, through and through.

Quick facts

Location
Wilkes Barre, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1916
Holes
9
Par
32
Length
2,341 yards
Difficulty
32.1/105
Course Vaults score
3.1

Getting there

Hollenback Golf Course sits in the heart of northeastern Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley, most readily accessed via Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), roughly twenty minutes south by car through the industrial and residential landscape that defines this historic coal-region community. For those driving, the course lies just off Interstate 81, making it a straightforward approach from major northeastern corridors - Philadelphia and New York are each within two-and-a-half hours by highway. The final miles wind through Wilkes-Barre's established neighborhoods before arriving at the course's modest but welcoming entrance, a setting that reflects the understated, working-golf character of this venerable local institution rather than the manicured resort experience.

FAQ

Common questions about Hollenback

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Hollenback has a Course Vaults score of 3.1 out of 10 based on 7 logged golfers.

Yes. Hollenback is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Hollenback is 32.

Hollenback plays 2,341 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Hollenback is 105.

Hollenback is a 9-hole course.

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